Creamed Shrimp And Spaghetti

Total Time: 13 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb cooked shrimp (scallops work, too)
• 1 lb spaghetti (any pasta will do)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (any oil works)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk (or 1c milk, 1c chicken stock)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
• 1 tablespoon parsley flakes
• 2 bunches broccoli, cut into florets

Recipe

• 1 once shrimp are cleaned and de-veined, set them aside in a bowl.
• 2 bring a large pot of water to a boil. when boiling, add a teaspoon of salt and throw in the pasta. cook exactly 8 minutes.
• 3 while the pasta is cooking, make the sauce. in a huge skillet, heat the oil, crushed garlic, and cayenne over medium heat until the garlic is tender, but not brown!
• 4 whisk in the flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt. cook for about 2 minutes.
• 5 gently whisk in the milk. bring the skillet to a boil and allow the sauce to cook for one minute, whisking constantly.
• 6 reduce heat to low and add the shrimp, parsley flakes, and broccoli. cook thoroughly until the shrimp is hot and the broccoli is tender.
• 7 drain the cooked pasta and put it directly into the big skillet with the sauce, tossing to coat. serve!